Does Freshfields pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freshfields employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freshfields. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Freshfields?

69% of Freshfields employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freshfields 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freshfields?

Associate (87) , Paralegal (38) , Legal Solutions Specialist (21) , Trainee Solicitor (20) , Intern (17) , Lawyer (16) , Executive Assistant (14) , Business Analyst (11) , Senior Associate (11) , Legal Secretary (9) , Personal Assistant (9) , Transaction Lawyer (9) , Internship (8) , Document Specialist (7) , Documentation Specialist (7)

What are the pros of working at Freshfields according to real employee reviews?

"great people to work with" ((in 83 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 50 reviews)); "My colleagues were fantastic and supportive." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 34 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freshfields according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 72 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 27 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 14 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "Very underhand and devious manager who acted illegally." ((in 7 reviews))

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Freshfields reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(642 total reviews)

Edward Braham and Stephan Eilers

50% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Freshfields has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 642 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Freshfields employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

642 reviews

5.0

Apr 28, 2023

EA

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Modern office / good salary

Cons

Changing wfh policy / not as agile as others

5.0

Apr 27, 2023

EUC Engineer

Euc engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prestige: Freshfields is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, and having it on your resume can open up many doors in the legal industry. International Exposure: Freshfields has a truly global reach, with offices across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Working for the firm could give you the opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border deals and cases. High-quality work: Freshfields is known for its high-quality work and its involvement in major transactions and litigation. As an employee, you would likely have access to interesting and challenging work. Competitive salary and benefits: As a top-tier law firm, Freshfields offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Cons

Long hours: Like most law firms, Freshfields requires a significant amount of work, and you may find yourself working long hours to meet deadlines. High pressure: Working for a top-tier law firm like Freshfields can be extremely demanding, and the pressure to perform can be intense.

5.0

Apr 8, 2023

Amazing training and support

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fab team, provided tons of training support and structure

Cons

None- loved my time there

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